Fly Leaves

By Charles Stuart Calverley

Book Overview

Fly leaves offers a collection of poems that highlight humor, gentle irony, and the delight found in observing daily life. The writing blends clever wordplay with a relaxed tone, allowing each poem to feel spontaneous and full of personality. The verses explore affection, memory, and admiration for nature, revealing how ordinary experiences can become sources of joy and contemplation. Some poems create playful scenes, while others turn simple interactions into amusing reflections on how people behave. The poet uses satire to question social expectations and expose the humorous contradictions in human routines. Even when addressing tender emotions, the writing remains light, allowing the poems to balance sincerity with wit. Throughout the collection, the rhythm and phrasing encourage readers to appreciate the momentary and unexpected. The work shows that poetry does not have to be solemn to be meaningful; instead, it can celebrate the beauty of passing thoughts and spontaneous feelings. By capturing brief snapshots of everyday life, the collection invites readers to enjoy the charm of imperfection and the pleasure of noticing small details that often go overlooked. It demonstrates that humor and reflection can exist side by side, creating a reading experience that feels warm, insightful, and delightfully unpretentious.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374831716
• ISBN13: 9789374831717
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"